Part-Time Occupational Therapist – Geriatric Rehab

Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team on a part-time basis. The role focuses on comprehensive assessments, direct patient care, and the development of individualized treatment plans for geriatric patients in a long-term care setting.

The OT will establish goals, document progress, and educate patients and families while ensuring compliance with confidentiality and regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Experience supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants is required.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not required.
• Well versed with documentation writing.
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, re-certification and discharge documentation.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient-centered treatment and care.
• Exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence.
• Must report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and maintain professionalism.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.
• Confidentiality, HIPAA and Federal Residents Rights compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients to determine rehabilitation needs and potential for rehabilitation.
• Provide direct patient care to evaluate medical condition, functional capabilities, and restrictions.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals based on patient capacity and tolerance.
• Set realistic, achievable goals and document patient condition; educate patients and families.
• Oversee and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants as required.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to deliver patient-centered care.

Education

OT degree

Job description

Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team on a part-time basis. The role focuses on comprehensive assessments, direct patient care, and the development of individualized treatment plans for geriatric patients in a long-term care setting.

The OT will establish goals, document progress, and educate patients and families while ensuring compliance with confidentiality and regulatory guidelines.